Stephen Yeargin

Stephen Yeargin

Stephen Yeargin P.O. Box 1981 Goodlettsville, TN 37070-1981 United States
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Core Competencies

Content Management Systems, Standards-compliant Web Design, E-commerce Solutions, Syndicated Online Content, Online Survey Building, Data Processing, Digital Media Management

Technical Skillset

PROGRAMMING: HTML, XHTML, XML, CSS, PHP, ASP, VBScript, JavaScript, Flash, AppleScript
PLATFORMS: Microsoft Windows XP Professional (and prior), Linux, Sun Solaris, Mac OS X, MS-DOS
DATABASES: MySQL, PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Access
SOFTWARE: Adobe InDesign CS2, Adobe Illustrator CS2, Adobe Photoshop CS2, QuarkXPress 6, Macromedia Dreamweaver MX 2004, Macromedia Fireworks MX 2004, Microsoft FrontPage 2000
NETWORKING: TCP/IP, FTP, SFTP, LAN, WAN, WiFi, Telnet, SSH

Project Summaries

2006 - Weakley County Press Online: Kickstart Stalled Redesign
Redesigned complete newspaper Web site that had been three months behind schedule in less than three weeks after joining team. Worked with the team to meet goals for the Web site and develop a work-flow that every component group could meet. Created the Web site with XHTML and CSS standards-compliant design. Developed advanced features beyond the capability of the underlying proprietary system to add dynamic weather reports and automatic updates from the classified advertising system. Integrated online advertising capability for present and future revenue sources.

2004 - The Pacer Online Edition: Content Management System
Created a dynamic Web site for the campus newspaper to replace a rarely updated static Web site. Used PHP and MySQL Server to deliver the weekly contents of the newspaper to an online audience. Utilized latest RSS syndication standards to dynamically integrate with student information system portal. Trained three separate years of staff members on an intuitive content management back-end system. Created an open-source project to continue development of PacerCMS for future use by student and community newspapers.

2003 - Tri Star Services Intranet: Online Product Requisition
Created a supply chain ordering system for each store manager to request products and supplies from the warehouse with intuitive back end system for ease of use. Used ASP/VBScript and Microsoft SQL Server to create a Web-based ordering system for deployment to more than 90 convenience store locations. Products were accessible via browsing categories, keyword search or direct entry of unique ID number. Saved company thousands of dollars in lost orders or improperly completed order forms and produced $18k below competing offers.

2002 - Tri Star Services Intranet: Fuel Competition Survey
Developed a collaborative intranet portal with user login to share documents, applications and other relevant material via any networked machine with a Web browser. Used ASP/VBScript and Microsoft SQL Server to create a Web-based competition fuel survey system for deployment to more than 90 convenience store locations in Middle Tennessee. Daily reporting used by management to set fuel prices and meet FTC requirements for fair competition. Implemented project for a $33k cost savings below vendor offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts Degree
University of Tennessee at Martin, Martin, Tenn.
Graduation: Aug. 2006
Major: Communications / News Editorial
Minor: Business Administration

Work History

Pre-press Technician
The Messenger, Union City, Tenn. — May 2006 - Aug. 2006

• Prepared internal and commercial print jobs for offset printing press.
• Provided technical support for multiple system platforms for colleagues and clients.
• Responsible for redesigning subsidiary newspaper’s Web site.

Executive Editor
The Pacer, Martin, Tenn. — Aug. 2003 - May 2006

• Managed a staff of 17 for production, editorial and business divisions of a weekly student newspaper.
• Conducted staff writer and editorial board meetings.
• Responsible for the design of Page 1, final approval of all pages.

Technical Editor
The Pacer, Martin, Tenn. — Oct. 2001 - May 2003

• Designed and maintained dynamic content management system for Web site.
• Designed news graphics and photo illustrations for print and online editions.
• Responsible for proofed and encapsulated PDF pages for printing at a remote site.
• Covered the Student Government Association, feature stories and breaking news.

Communications Intern
American Junior Golf Association, Braselton, Ga. — May 2004 - Aug. 2004

• Worked in the Media Relations Department for junior golf tour.
• Designed print programs, fact sheets, press releases and feature stories for tournaments.
• Developed Web stand-alone sites for major tournaments.

Software Developer
Tri Star Services, LLC, Nashville, Tenn. — Feb. 2001 - Jan. 2003

• Worked with a team of five on various IT projects for Nashville-based energy company.
• Developed and maintained an intranet portal for multi-enterprise collaboration.
• Developed an intranet-based application for reporting fuel prices across Middle Tennessee.